Grassley calls for sanctions on Russia, for Trump to end ‘friendship’ with Putin
Reports say at least 14 Ukrainian civilians were killed, dozens hurt, in aerial assaults by Russian rockets and drones over the weekend, prompting Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley to tweet on […]
As popularity of ATVs and UTVs rises in Iowa, so do crashes and deaths
All-terrain and utility terrain vehicles can be a lot of fun and very useful for a variety of jobs, but they can also be dangerous. A state report shows many […]
Historian researches unmarked veteran graves
Fifteen Civil War veterans now have gravestones in Des Moines thanks to a group that works on the forgotten histories of soldiers. Cemetery historian Mike Rowley held a dedication ceremony […]
Covering some mental health counseling costs for Greenfield tornado victims
There’s a new program in Greenfield to support the emotional recovery of residents who are struggling after last year’s powerful tornado. Greenfield Chamber of Commerce director Stacie Eshelman said the […]
AAA: Iowa motorists could drive safer by enabling simple cell phone function
The number of crashes and deaths in Iowa attributed to drivers being distracted by their smartphones continues to climb, and a study finds a simple, free feature that’s already on […]
Iowa Guard Adjutant General talks about Memorial Day
The leader of the Iowa National Guard, Major General Stephen Osborn, talked about the meaning of Memorial Day during a recent event at Camp Dodge. “Memorial Day began as Decoration […]
Iowa drivers need to ‘look twice’ to avoid colliding with motorcycles
Motorcycles make up just four-percent of all registered vehicles in Iowa, but the Iowa DOT says motorcycle fatalities last year accounted for nearly 18-percent of the state’s total traffic deaths. […]
New Iowa law limits crypto ATM transaction amounts, caps fees
There are new rules for “crypto ATMs” in Iowa that let people buy or sell digital currency. The governor has signed a bill into law that limits transaction amounts, so […]
Governor Reynolds says she’ll focus on a property tax plan for 2026
Governor Kim Reynolds says she will meet with Iowans over the next several months and develop a property tax reform plan that could include changes in other taxes. In 2023, […]
Drought situation improves in most of the state
The most recent rains do not figure into the U.S. Drought Monitor report this week, which shows nearly 47% of Iowa was drought-free. The Iowa DNR’s Jessica Reese-McIntyre says things […]